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Alcohol Consumption, Loneliness, Quality of Life, Social Media Usage and General Anxiety before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Singapore.
Ung, Mengieng; Wan, Kalista Yearn Yee; Liu, Shi Yu; Choo, Ying Jie; Liew, Nathaniel Shan Wei; Shang, Zhexuan Azure; Khoo, Sophie Su Hui; Tay, Wei Xuan; Lin, Ruixi; Yi, Siyan.
  • Ung M; Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore 117549, Singapore.
  • Wan KYY; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore.
  • Liu SY; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore.
  • Choo YJ; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore.
  • Liew NSW; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore.
  • Shang ZA; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore.
  • Khoo SSH; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore.
  • Tay WX; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore.
  • Lin R; Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore 117549, Singapore.
  • Yi S; Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore 117549, Singapore.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 19(9)2022 05 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1820286
ABSTRACT
This cross-sectional study aims to identify factors associated with anxiety levels of adults living in Singapore before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were collected using a web-based survey conducted from July to November 2020, accruing 264 eligible participants. Ordered logistic regression was used to assess factors associated with Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), ranked as minimal (0-4), mild (5-9), moderate (10-14), and severe (15-21) before and during the pandemic. About 74% of participants were female, 50% were aged 25-34, and 50% were married. The GAD-7 level went up from the pre-pandemic for moderate (12.5% to 16%) and severe GAD (2% to 11%). Alcohol consumption (AOR 1.79, 95% CI 1.04-3.06), loneliness (AOR 1.28, 95% CI 1.05-1.54), and difficulty in switching off social media (AOR 2.21, 95% CI 1.29-3.79) predicted increased GAD-7 levels. The quality of life (AOR 0.84, 95% CI 0.79-0.90) was significantly associated with decreased GAD-7 levels. The results heighten the awareness that early initiation of mental health support is crucial for the population in addition to the various financial support measures provided by the government as they are adapting to live with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Social Media / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph19095636

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Social Media / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph19095636